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Nicolas Schrager

Experts say guns are a focal point, but shouldn’t be the only thing looked at when it comes to church safety. Things like first aid, smoke detectors and natural disasters must also be looked at with a careful eye.

In the wake of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, last month that left 17 dead and others wounded, a renewed urgency has been sparked in public safety. While the most commonly discussed issue has been school security, churches have begun taking a more serious look at what they need to do to prevent them from being vulnerable targets for violence.